After years of battles, the former governor has won a delicate victory: the majority of the Lega and the opposition voted in favour, whilst FdI councillors voted against and those from Forza Italia abstained. Cappato and civil rights activists are celebrating: “A decision that respects the freedoms of those who are suffering”. This is the first time in a region led by the centre-right

“The leader of Fn will receive preferential treatment on a panel dedicated to him,” writes the leader of Azione on X. The response from De Molli, CEO of The European House – Ambrosetti and Teha Group: “Dear Carlo, we are surprised by your post. We would have expected you to be open to discussion.”

The Financial Times reconstructs the general’s relationship with Russia through the accounts of diplomats and military personnel who knew him in Moscow. From his desire to re-establish cooperation with the Kremlin to his misjudgements regarding the invasion of Ukraine, right up to the positions that have now been incorporated into the Futuro Nazionale programme

The former prime minister responds to a question from editor Cerasa and plays for time on the issue of military support for Kyiv: “I will respond with our shared programme and the primaries,” says the leader of the Five Star Movement

A group of veterans led by former MP Pini intends to revive the old party, debts and all. It is yet another thorn in the side that tarnishes the image of a party – and even of those who want to change it.

As reported by Il Foglio, the journalist announced yesterday that he was stepping down from his role as director of Chora Media and divesting his shares in the company to pursue a ‘new, non-editorial path’. Calenda and Picierno are explicitly calling for this: ‘Support him without a leadership contest’. But Majorino and others are also in the running. What will Schlein do? Meanwhile, Calabresi is relying on Maurizio Baruffi, former chief of staff to the ex-‘orange’ mayor Giuliano Pisapia.

The electoral law faces a test with proposed amendments, and the centrists are on high alert against the general